Therapists in Albany, CA

My approach consists of assisting people in identifying and exploring the stressors, issues, or losses that are causing pain, in order to begin to address them. I have a warm, direct communication style and will support you in developing a practice of self-care and self-reflection, while also implementing practical solutions, and coping skills. Building a healthy curiosity about your behavior, thoughts, and feelings will be encouraged in order to achieve a better understanding of the conscious and unconscious influences that perpetuate difficulties and conflicts. Deepening a self-understanding strengthens an ability to build healthier, more satisfying relationships with others and with yourself.

If your child is experiencing tantrums or aggression, feels anxious, angry, or sad, has a low tolerance for frustration, or has poor relationships with other children or adults, I can help. I am a therapist specialized in working with young children and their families. I work with parents to help them understand their child's behavior and know how to respond during difficult parenting moments. I work with children to help them build social skills, understand and regulate their emotions, and overcome traumatic experiences (ex.death, illness) or difficult life transitions (ex. birth of a new sibling, divorce, school expulsion).

I am a bicultural/bilingual, latinx psychologist with extensive experience working with youth of all ages who are struggling with mood, anxiety, and impulse control, and families who have experienced trauma. Key to this work is the relationship we build together. My goal is to help your family better understand what is happening for your child based on what research has taught us about how our brains work, while honoring your child’s unique experience and normalizing that we all have struggles. I use a strengths-based collaborative approach to get to know your family and identify and practice skills to help your child cope.

Often I work with individuals and couples that feel stuck. Stuck in their energy and going through the motions. Stuck in their meaning, deeply desiring a sense of purpose but not quite “having one.” Stuck in their relationships and unsure how to communicate. I try not to view symptoms as pathological, instead listening and letting them inform healing. From my perspective, symptoms are non-verbal guides to give us clues into what you may need. Pivoting away from self-punishment to co-existing with all the parts of one’s self.

Welcome! I've helped clients seeking assistance in their process toward well-being and supporting the parts of themselves that are difficult to unfold. I'm described as present, approachable, and able to balance supporting and challenging clients with compassion and empathy.

My practice combines both mind and body approaches to support change. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Dance and Movement Therapist. I have experience treating a wide variety of psychological and emotional difficulties in adult, teenagers and children. I feel very grateful for the opportunities to work with those seeking a greater sense of well-being, satisfaction in relationships, and understanding of self. In therapy, I am working in both verbal and non-verbal ways, including somatic psychology techniques for adults and play therapy for children.

As an integrative licensed clinical psychologist, I am open, receptive, and adaptive. My goal is to help you cultivate resilience and the human capability for recovery.

I have worked with adults, couples, adolescents and children for over 18 years. I offer a free telephone consultation as you explore what your needs are in finding a therapist and whether you feel I might be of help to you.

Life presents us with many challenges and sometimes we adeptly overcome those challenges and at other times we are overwhelmed by them. As a result, depression and anxiety can creep in and impact our relationships, work, school, and caring for ourselves. Life transitions, health care worker/leadership stress and burnout, painful relationships, struggling with mental health and/or physical illness issues, trauma, surviving in oppressive environments (racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, etc) can all contribute to ongoing suffering. I want to help you build a life filled with wellness and connection.

I specialize in working with young children, families, and birthing people. This early relationship between a caregiver and child is central to a child's sense of safety and self esteem. Parenting is hard work and it can feel like you never know if you're doing the right thing. It can often be lonely and isolating. I work with caregivers to help them strengthen healthy relationships with others in their lives so that they can have more connections and feel less isolated.

I am a highly trained and experienced psychotherapist. For over 25 years, I have worked with individuals and couples who are suffering from a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem, trauma, communication breakdowns, parenting concerns, and relationship and work stress. Choosing a therapist and beginning psychotherapy can be a challenging process. It is important to feel safe with the person you work with in order to talk about your emotions and what is on your mind openly and fully. As your therapist, I will work with you in a warm, attentive and empathetic way.

I have always found the more relational and emotionally based this work is then the more rewarding and successful it is for clients and myself. I work with a wide range of clients. Their basic desire is to connect with themselves and others. Of late, it seems, many of my clients are couples; men ; adolescents; and mid-life and elderly of both sexes. Each are addressing important problems and/or transitional stages of life. Our work can be fearful and/or fearless, exciting and/or slow and always the challenge of facing not-knowing, making choices and exploring ourselves.

I am passionate about serving women and teens of color who are children of immigrants who have experienced family trauma and struggle in their relationships to cultivate inner peace, grow their self-compassion, and create joy. Areas of Focus: Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Identity Exploration & Personal Growth Family Trauma Depression & Low Self-Esteem Anxiety, Stress, & Burnout Children of Immigrants

I support children and youth utilizing art, play, creative movement and sand tray to explore and heal social and emotional challenges. Issues related to self esteem, anxiety, depression, physical and sexual abuse, neglect, medical trauma, grief/loss, family conflict, and sensory integration issues. I also support adults dealing with illness and the impact of medical interventions and the ongoing issues of living with long term challenges that impact day to day living and relationships.

Working with performing artists, artists, creative people has inspired me for over 30 years. I welcome those who are looking to make choices that create depth and meaning in their lives. Each one of us has an individual path, each therapy relationship is unique. My work is relational and interactive. I listen deeply. I respect where you are. I am able to sit with you in sorrow and in laughter.